I would say sim racing is more popular than it has ever been, but that would likely be a lie. During a recent interview with Logitech New Zealand’s National Manager Jamie Hall, it was revealed that Covid times were the peak for the hobby, and introduced a new audience to the prospect. Sales have reportedly calmed down since those times, but sim racing is still at the forefront of the e-sports world. The drive directive While Logitech has always been the go-to brand for those looking for a more immersive driving experience within their games, its products were viewed as entry level compared to other options on the market. Though the G27 and G29 wheels were the benchmark for casual gamers, they were gear-driven. This meant the in-game feedback was capped by how quickly the internals could function. It wouldn’t be until 2022 when Logitech brought its first direct drive wheel to the market in the form of the G Pro Racing Wheel. This put the brand on the map as a serious player in the sim game, and gave consumers more options when building out their rigs. This G Pro hit the market with an 11Nm, which remains near the higher end of options on the market. Given the large Nm figure, and how serious the machine was, the NZ$2,000 price tag it came with was little surprise, but meant only the more serious consumers would consider it. Late last year, Logitech brought another direct drive wheel to the market in the form of the RS50. With an 8Nm motor, and a price tag in the region of $1,300, this wheel bridges the gap between the entry-level equipment and the range-topping G Pro. Modularity master As one of the biggest technology brands in our part of the world, Logitech